Mr. Lindsey understands a young person’s need for music and the benefits good music returns to the listener as well as the performer. Mr. Lindsey, who was born and raised in San Antonio, began taking piano lessons when he was six years old and started composing music at age 12. He would then continue his studies on through college with the knowledge that music had already become his profession and gladly so.By the time Mr. Lindsey moved to California to study at BIOLA University, he had been teaching piano lessons privately for several years and earned money as a music score engraver for his music composition teacher who is also a working composer. While in college Mr. Lindsey continued engraving, was hired to compose music for musical plays, taught piano privately, and directed the music at his church. His first job after graduation was to create a band program for a private school in Pasadena, California. He taught band there for two years while directing music at his local church. He moved back to San Antonio in the summer of 2010, with hopes of bringing music to the home school community where he grew up. Since then, Mr. Lindsey has endeavored to develop a band program at the FEAST co-op while teaching private lessons in piano, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and alto saxophone at FEAST and elsewhere. After receiving requests for an area-wide orchestra, Kenneth founded HOST and has been bringing home school musicians together across South Texas ever since. While serving as director for HOST, Kenneth is also the conductor for the Concert Orchestra, administrator and website and print designer.

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Nadine Chadwell, StringsDr. of Ministry in Christian Counseling

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Nadine Chadwell has many years experience teaching violin, viola, cello, and bass. She has played in symphonies in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. She was concertmaster at Community Bible Church for ten years. Currently, Nadine travels overseas with Global Missions Project as a musicianary. She recently started the nation's first Vitas Strings program for ministering to nursing homes, shut-ins, and hospice care through music. Nadine teaches private lessons and group classes for all ages, beginning to advanced players.

Jase Brown, Band & GuitarMaster's of Music in Guitar Performance, Arizona State University

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Jase Rylan Brown earned his Master’s of Music in Guitar Performance from Arizona State University, where he was the graduate teaching assistant for two years. He completed his Bachelor’s of Music in Guitar Performance at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to his studies at UTSA, Mr. Brown attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He was the recipient of a special talent scholarship, and studied with the Guitar Foundation of America competition winner Marc Teicholz. Jase has given numerous solo and ensemble recitals throughout Texas and Arizona, and performed in concerts with Grammy Award winning guitarist William Kanengiser and French guitarist/composer Roland Dyens. He has performed in master classes for such artists as Jason Vieaux, Ricardo Cobo, Pavel Steidl, William Kanengiser, Massimo Delle Cese, Berta Rojas, and Judicaël Perroy.

Michael Kelly, Band & GuitarBachelors in Music Marketing, The University of Texas at San Antonio​

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A local-grown musician, Michael was educated at The University of Texas at San Antonio earning a Bachelors Degree in Music Marketing and a Certificate in Jazz Studies. As a self-taught musician from an early age, he tried understanding any instrument he could get his hands on, starting with guitar, trumpet and drums, eventually studying music at a collegiate level where he found more instruments and discovered jazz. Currently, he is fortunate enough to be able to spend his days teaching music through HOST and from his home-studio, while performing music around town with DT Buffkin, Ortega Jazz, and leading his own jazz quintet RedLight Jazz.

Celeste Curiel Villarreal has a Master's Degree in vocal performance and has performed in several operas. She also specializes in Mariachi voice and has been singing mariachi since the age of 10. Celeste received the Best in the U.S. award at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza competition in the year 2009 and still continues to perform today. Her performances include singing the National Anthem for the Spurs, Silver Starz, SFC soccer, Rampage, and Missions games. You can find her on YouTube by typing "Celeste Curiel" in the search box. In addition to her performances, Celeste received her teaching certification and taught at an elementary school for Northside Independent School District for four years.

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Angel Dominguez, StringsBachelors of Arts in Music, Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance, Minor in Psychology​Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

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Angel has been teaching music lessons and classes for 12 years, primarily violin and viola. He has conducted the orchestra at the Joe Garza Community Center in Corpus Christi and the orchestra at John Paul the Second High School. In addition, he taught small group violin classes for the 21st century program traveling to eight middle schools within C.C.I.S.D. for 4 years. Angel is currently performing with the Adagio String Quartet, various orchestras, and small ensembles. His primary instrument is the viola of 16 years.

Cassandra Cao, Strings AssistantAssociates in Music Education, Del Mar CollegeBachelors in Violin Performance, Texas State University in San Marcos

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​Cassandra Cao has been a violinist for the past 19 years. While attending Del Mar as a music education major she studied violin with Professor Todd Ehle. In 2008, Ms. Cao was the Del Mar College Hall of Fame Honor’s Recital Winner. She played the first movement of Edvard Grieg’s Sonata in C minor Op. 45 which won her that title. Cassandra was also a member of the Texas State University symphony and also a teacher for the Texas State String Project. Ms. Cao frequently subs as a violinist with many different quartets and ensembles.

Luz Romero, BandAssociates in Music Education, Del Mar CollegeBachelors in Music Education, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (Class of 2019)

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Luz Romero is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi. She was a member of the Texas Music Educators Association All- State Band and also received first chair in flute in the TCCBDA All-State Symphonic Band. Apart from her band accomplishments, Luz has also had the honor of performing vocals for the All-Region Mariachi for three consecutive years and performing Jazz Vocals for the Laredo, Texas Magnet School (VMT- Vidal M. Trevino) for three years as well. Luz has performed with the Del Mar Symphonic Band, Mariachi, MWF Jazz Band, and flute ensemble. Luz is now in the Del Mar Music Departments “Hall of Fame” for winning the Honors Recital Competition on flute. Ms. Romero has taught at middle school band camps along with the Del Mar Viking Band camp each summer. Luz is currently a part of the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and flute ensemble. She recently received her Associates Degree in Music Education from Del Mar College and is planning to receive her Bachelors within the next two years.

Paul Smith, GuitarWarley College of Technology in England

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Paul has been an avid classical guitar enthusiast for over 30 years and has been teaching students of all ages for the past 12 years. He first studied the instrument in college in the United Kingdom and subsequently via private tuition from a local performing artists. Although his passion for classical guitar continues, he also enjoys playing and teaching fundamental blues. Paul teaches both individual students in his home studio and group after-school classes. He recently retired after 42 year in the corporate world and looks forward to spending moretime practicing, playing, and teaching.​

Becca Redus has been teaching private voice and directing children's choirs for 8 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Howard Payne University where she studied under Dr. Gregory Church and Dr. Monte Garrett. Becca is passionate about teaching excellent music to children and teens and inspiring them to sing confidently. As a performer she enjoys singing opera, folk song, and classical choral music. She specializes in teaching classical, folk, and musical theater styles. In the community, Becca is the children's choir director at Second Baptist Church, Corpus Christi.

Holly Braly, PianoStudied Music Education, Del Mar College

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Holly Braly was born and raised in Corpus Christi. She started piano and flute lessons at the age of 11 in Calallen where she went to school. She studied piano at Del Mar College first with Joan Allison, then later with Dr. David Sutanto. She has been teaching private piano lessons and group piano classes for 15 years and also teaches pre-k music and movement classes. Holly has been the music director of Spirit Life Fellowship for the past 7 years. Before becoming a music teacher, she was a classical music announcer for KEDT-FM/KVRT-FM, then a DJ for KKBA-FM where she was one half of the morning show 'Michael & Holly in the morning'. She has been married for 17 years and has a 9 year old daughter who loves to sing, play piano, and dance.